SEMO announces summer graduates

Southeast Missouri State University conferred degrees on 266 students following the summer session.

Area students, as listed by hometown, who graduated with advanced degrees or honors:

Cape Girardeau -- Olivia Beel, bachelor of science in business administration, cum laude; Jodie Berkbigler, master of arts in human environmental studies; Susan Budslick, master of science in public administration; Asanka Dissanayake, master of business administration, academic distinction; Mary Ann Ha, master of natural science, academic distinction; Sam Hite, master of arts in community counseling; Michael Ketcherside, master of business administration, academic distinction; Tina Mansker, bachelor of science in mass communication, cum laude; Brenda McCowan, specialist in education degree, academic distinction; Erica McQuay, bachelor of science in chemistry, cum laude; Aron Meystedt, bachelor of science in mass communication, cum laude; Juhi Rohatgi, master of business administration; Amy Lappe Seabaugh, master of arts.

Jackson -- Amy Calahan, master of arts in communication disorders; Erica Foust, bachelor of science in business administration, magna cum laude; Sunshine Marie Gibbons, master of natural science; Debra Leoni, master of science in health fitness administration; Catherine Wissehr, master of natural science, academic distinction; Leanne Parker, master of natural science.

Perryville -- Ophelia Johnson, master of arts in communication disorders; Bonnie Schnurbusch, master of science in public administration, academic distinction; Richard Taylor Jr., master of natural science, academic distinction.

Scott City -- Marjorie Phillips, master of arts in guidance and counseling.

Anna, Ill. -- Stephanie Duckworth, bachelor of science in psychology, magna cum laude.

Tamms, Ill. -- Kristin Caldwell, bachelor of science in industrial technology, cum laude.